Thatcher Town, Arizona
As of the census of 2000, there were 4022 people, 1281 households, and 927 families living in the town. The population density was 919.4 people per square mile (354.98/kmē), making its Arizona's 44th most densely populated town. There were 1427 housing units at an average density of 326.5 per square mile (126.06/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.94 persons, and the average family size was 3.37 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 22.8% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median age was 24.7 years, the median age of male residents at 24.2 and the median age of female residents at 25.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 84.73% White, 0.77% Black or African American, 1.84% American Indian, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 2.19% from two or more races and 9.87% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $32412, making it the 121st highest town by median household income in Arizona. The median income for a family in the town was $40392, making it the 89th highest town by median family income in Arizona. The per capita income for the town was $12961, it would be the 148th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arizona. The median income of town was $11777, Males had a median income of $19792 versus $9186 for females.
In 2000, 1814 pupils and students, of which 820 are male and 994 are female, 45.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 31 nursery or pri school, 70 kindergarten, 509 elementary school, 302 high school and 902 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4022 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4064 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4067 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4078 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4062 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4058 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4059 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4218 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4707 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5002 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 29 | 70 |
| Elementary school | 237 | 272 | 509 |
| High school | 115 | 187 | 302 |
| College or graduate school | 413 | 489 | 902 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher town, Arizona | $32412 | $40392 | $12961 |
| Graham County, Arizona | $29668 | $34417 | $12139 |
| Arizona, United States | $40558 | $46723 | $20275 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |